Georgetown – The Delaware State Police have charged 29 year old Ryan Loughman, of Springfield, Mass., with multiple counts of vehicular assault stemming from a motor vehicle crash that took place in Georgetown, Saturday evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:17 p.m., Saturday, April 6, 2019 on southbound U.S. 113 in the area of Deer Forest Rd., Georgetown. A 1997 Ford Explorer, operated by a 26 year old Ellendale man was stopped at a red light on southbound U.S. 113 in the right lane, when he was struck from behind by a 2018 Ford F-150 pick-up truck, which was being driven by Loughman. After impact the Explorer came to rest in the median, after overturning onto its left side. The F-150 came to rest in the roadway.

The driver of the Explorer was treated at an area hospital for minor injuries, a 6 year old passenger in his vehicle was transported to A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children with serious injuries.

Loughman, who was determined to be under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash was not injured. A 7 year old passenger in his vehicle was treated at an area hospital for minor injuries.

Loughman was transported to Troop 5 where he was charged with the following:

• Vehicular Assault 1^st Degree
• Vehicular Assault 3^rd Degree (2 counts)
• DUI (drugs)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child while DUI
• Following Too Closely
• No Proof of Insurance
• No Proof of Registration

Loughman was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on $4810.00 unsecured bail.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:040719 1224

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